Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Toyota Land Cruiser Cygnus 4.7 i V8 (235 Hp) 4WD ECT-i
Overall Rating
Toyota Land Cruiser:
The Toyota Land Cruiser , also sometimes spelt as LandCruiser, is a series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It is Toyota's longest running series of models. As of 2019, the sales of the Land Cruiser totalled more than 10 million units worldwide.
Production of the first generation of the Land Cruiser began in 1951. The Land Cruiser has been produced in convertible, hardtop, station wagon and cab chassis body styles. The Land Cruiser's reliability and longevity have led to huge popularity, especially in Australia, where it is the best-selling body-on-frame, four-wheel drive vehicle. Toyota also extensively tests the Land Cruiser in the Australian outback – considered to be one of the toughest operating environments in both temperature and terrain. In Japan, the Land Cruiser was once exclusive to Toyota Japanese dealerships called Toyota Store....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cygnus Overview:
Toyota Land Cruiser (Cygnus). With 434 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2470 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 8, it’s perfect for larger families.
4.7 i V8 (235 Hp) 4WD ECT-i Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE) provides ample power and torque for this large SUV, ensuring smooth acceleration and effortless highway cruising, even when fully loaded or towing. It's not a speed demon but delivers robust, dependable performance.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large, naturally aspirated V8 SUV from this era, fuel economy is a significant drawback. Expect high consumption, especially in city driving, making it costly to run for daily commutes.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability and durability
- • Luxurious and spacious interior for its time
- • Legendary Toyota reliability and build quality
- • Powerful and smooth V8 engine
- • Strong towing capacity
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy
- • Large turning circle makes city maneuvering challenging
- • Dated interior technology by modern standards
- • High road tax and insurance in some regions
- • Heavy kerb weight impacts agility
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(J80, facelift 1995: 1995 - December, 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Land Cruiser |
| Generation: | Cygnus |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.7 i V8 (235 Hp) 4WD ECT-i |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 8 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 235 Hp @ 4800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 50.4 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 434 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2UZ-FE More details about the engine 2UZ-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 4663 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.8 l |
| Coolant: | 14.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.7 kg/Nm, 175.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2470 |
| Max. weight: | 2910 |
| Max load: | 440 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4890 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1940 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1890 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1620 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 220 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | ECT-i |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 275/70 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension, Coil spring |
Help others decide – share your experience!